GREEK INVENTIONS and CONTRIBUTIPNS
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The ancient Greeks contributed many of the theories, inventions, events, and systems that we use today. The ancient Greeks set the basis for government systems and sporting events all over the world. Ancient Greeks are responsible for democracy, trial by jury, architecture (columns), the Olympics, epic poems, Pythagorean theorem, chariot racing (Circus Maximus), discoveries in astronomy, philosophy, mathematics and other key inventions. The Greeks are also responsible for the Hippocratic oath that came from Hippocrates, the "father of modern medicine." Doctors all over the world take the Hippocratic Oath promising to give patients the best possible care and treating each and every patient fairly and thoroughly. Other philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle each are responsible for many of the scientific and mathematical questions and theories that mathematicians and scientist ask and test today. Above and below you can find tons of information regarding ancient Greek inventions and contributions and influential Greek philosophers.
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Socrates:Socrates taught by asking questions and from this developed the "Socratic Method" of teaching. He was pronounced the wisest man in Greece and was a well-known teacher in Athens. As many philosophers did write books, Socrates, instead, believed in the superiority of argument over writing. Later, leaders of Athens did not like Socrates' presence in their city. He was arrested, exiled and to finally end his life he drank a cup of poison hemlock, committing suicide.
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Plato: Plato was a student of Socrates, in fact, he was his most famous student. Plato opened a school that lasted for almost 900 years. Plato wrote a book called The Republic, where he described an ideal society.
Plato had certain ideas and beliefs on governmental systems. He believed that a small group of intelligent and educated men and women should run the government. He also thought that the ideas of truth and justice cannot exist in the material world. He also developed the "platonic" idea, a relationship where people have mental and spiritual exchanges but refrain from physical intimacy. |
Aristotle:Aristotle is known as the greatest scientist of the ancient world. He is the father of natural sciences and was known for using logic and reason. Aristotle was born in Macedonia and later moved to Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He prepared Alexander for his future as a military leader. Aristotle then returned to Athens and opened a school called the Lyceum where he researched astronomy, zoology, geography, geology, physics and anatomy. He wrote approximately 170 books and 47 of these books still exist. He also studied ethics, psychology, economics, theology, politics and rhetoric. Aristotle is one of the primary reasons for the development of the basis of modern day science.
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